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JEDDAH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Organization of the
Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu strongly condemned Tuesday the
terror assault that took place in the Swedish capital of Stockholm last
Saturday.
Ihsanoglu said in a statement that "such criminal attack is frowned upon by
all Muslims and by the religion of Islam," asserting that, "whoever stands
behind such heinous crimes are the foes of Islam and mankind and they are
should be brought to justice."
He also expressed his condolences for the families of victims, and for the
government and people of Sweden, wishing speedy recovery for the injured.
Ihsanoglu also stressed in his statement the principled stance of OIC that
rejects terrorism, asserting its determination and resolve on eradicating such
dangerous phenomenon in cooperation with the international community. (end)
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